This part really stood out to me: "...in terms of the nature of the products that they produce, building such literacy is a very real and useful step in helping combat that particular affliction. Designers need technological literacy, too, and both need an equal dose of business acumen. Without this, none of us has any right to complain about not being understood by those in other disciplines. We all need to be able to handle multiple directions."
The ever evolving ambiguity of the tech field, industry or discipline specific lingo, and the miscommunication of business and/or design strategy can all produce the symptoms Buxton speaks of. I think being aware and then acting to learn from your team and teach your area of expertise is critical. Formalizing it is even better, have a learning session, 5 minute presentations and make it fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=41637 ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
